Linda Carol Cummings Young, 56, of La Porte, IN passed away on February 28, 2015. She was born April 25, 1958 in Indianapolis. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Bruce Cummings.
Linda is survived by her son, Steven R. L. Benson and her mother, Louise Cummings; and by sisters Victoria Merriman, Lois Vertullo, Paula Carr, and Michelle Huss and a brother, George Leininger. There is one grandson by birth, Tyler, and several others who call her grandmother. There are many who call her mother even though they were not born to Linda.
Linda became a Registered Nurse to fulfill a life long dream. She cared for many unlovable people in prisons, and as an Emergency Room nurse. Her love of working in E. R. led her to working as a traveling nurse in 6 different states and with Native Americans.
Visitation is in the First Baptist Church and Fellowship Center, 810 Jefferson Street from 1:00 to 2:30 PM, followed by the memorial service at 2:30 PM on Saturday, March 7th. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
Please do a random act of kindness in Linda’s honor. Memorial contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church or to Breast Cancer Awareness. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com